elephants
word · lemma: elephant
/ˈɛɫəfənts/
E-luh-fuhnts
/ˈɛlɪfənts/
E-li-fuhnts
Definition
Large, gray animals with big ears and long trunks, found in Africa and Asia. They are the largest land mammals.
Usage & Nuances
"Elephants" is always plural; the singular is "elephant." Common phrases: "herd of elephants," "elephants never forget." Not used for figurative meanings like 'the elephant in the room'—that stays singular. The word is neutral in formality.
Spanish: elefantesPortuguese (BR): elefantesPortuguese (PT): elefantesChinese (Simplified): 大象Chinese (Traditional): 大象Hindi: हाथीArabic: فيلةBengali: হাতিরাRussian: слоныJapanese: 象（たち）Vietnamese: những con voi - voiKorean: 코끼리들Turkish: fillarUrdu: ہاتھیIndonesian: gajah-gajah
Example Sentences
Elephants live in Africa and Asia.
basic
Many elephants have long tusks.
basic
Children like to see elephants at the zoo.
basic
Some people say elephants never forget.
natural
On our trip, we saw elephants taking a bath in the river.
natural
A herd of elephants crossed the river together.
natural